“Called to serve, I answer: here!”

Father Roger Guindon has been showered with accolades during Homecoming 2005, which also marks his 85th birthday and the 60th anniversary of his ordination. He took a few moments to share some memories and reflections on both his youth and his career.

A long tradition of Homecoming

The University of Ottawa enjoys a long history of Homecoming tradition that has helped mark significant events in its 157-year history. As we prepare for the upcoming annual Homecoming festivities, let’s look back at some of the most memorable gatherings.

More than $135 million raised in campaign

In the spring of 2004, when the Campaign for Canada’s university was publicly launched, the University had raised a little more than half of its ambitious goal of $200 million dollars. Now, at the end of the summer 2005, it has passed the two-thirds mark towards this objective, having raised more than $135 million dollars so far.

University hosts Japanese teachers

The Japanese English teachers will study at the Second Language Institute, where they will learn methodology, classroom observation, and preparation of a teaching portfolio.

Support staff alumni hold garage sale

The Support Staff Alumni Chapter will hold a garage sale for the benefit of the Student Food Bursary on September 26, 2005.

More CIHR funding for researchers

Researchers at the University and its affiliate research institutions have received nearly $12-million in operating grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Grants to help low-income students

The Ontario government and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation will provide about 16,000 first-year college and university students from low-income Ontario families with grants of up to $3,000 toward their education.

Connecting with alumni is key

Alumni Association President Carrie Hunter believes it’s important to have more alumni participation in University events.

What’s in store for Gee-Gees in 2005-2006?

For student-athletes, back to school also means a return to the playing field. Here’s a look at what is in store for the coming year.

New associate vice-president academic

Sylvie Lauzon was previously director of the School of Nursing and associate dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. She replaces François Houle, who recently became dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Professors named to Royal Society

Five University of Ottawa faculty have been named as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.

(News release, July 8, 2005)